Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is a common complication following surgical staging of endometrial cancer. LEL is a chronic condition associated with significant impact on patient morbidity and quality of life (QoL). This review aimed to report the current evidence in the literature on secondary LEL after surgical staging for endometrial cancer, focusing on the incidence based on different approaches to lymph node staging, diagnosis, risk factors, and the impact on QoL. Due to the absence of a standardized agreement regarding the methodology for evaluating LEL, the documented frequency of occurrence fluctuates across different studies, ranging from 0% to 50%. Systematic pelvic lymphadenectomy appears to be the primary determinant associated with the emergence of LEL, whereas the implementation of sentinel lymph node biopsy has notably diminished the occurrence of this lymphatic complication after endometrial cancer staging. LEL is strongly associated with decreased QoL, lower limb function, and negative body image, and has a detrimental impact on cancer-related distress reported by survivors. Standardization of lymphedema assessment is needed, along with cross-cultural adaptation of subjective outcome measures for self-reported LEL. The advent of sentinel lymph node mapping represents the ideal approach for accurate nodal assessment with less short- and long-term morbidity. Further research is needed to definitively assess the prevalence and risk factors of LEL and to identify strategies to improve limb function and QoL in cancer survivors with this chronic condition.
Cucinella, G., Di Donna, M.C., Casarin, J., Schivardi, G., Multinu, F., Borsellino, L., et al. (2024). Lower limb lymphedema after surgical staging for endometrial cancer: Current insights and future directions. TAIWANESE JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 63(4), 500-505 [10.1016/j.tjog.2024.04.008].
Lower limb lymphedema after surgical staging for endometrial cancer: Current insights and future directions
Cucinella, Giuseppe
;Di Donna, Mariano Catello;Borsellino, Letizia;Buono, Natalina;Zaccaria, Giulia;Abbate, Antonino;Laganà, Antonio Simone;Chiantera, Vito
2024-07-01
Abstract
Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is a common complication following surgical staging of endometrial cancer. LEL is a chronic condition associated with significant impact on patient morbidity and quality of life (QoL). This review aimed to report the current evidence in the literature on secondary LEL after surgical staging for endometrial cancer, focusing on the incidence based on different approaches to lymph node staging, diagnosis, risk factors, and the impact on QoL. Due to the absence of a standardized agreement regarding the methodology for evaluating LEL, the documented frequency of occurrence fluctuates across different studies, ranging from 0% to 50%. Systematic pelvic lymphadenectomy appears to be the primary determinant associated with the emergence of LEL, whereas the implementation of sentinel lymph node biopsy has notably diminished the occurrence of this lymphatic complication after endometrial cancer staging. LEL is strongly associated with decreased QoL, lower limb function, and negative body image, and has a detrimental impact on cancer-related distress reported by survivors. Standardization of lymphedema assessment is needed, along with cross-cultural adaptation of subjective outcome measures for self-reported LEL. The advent of sentinel lymph node mapping represents the ideal approach for accurate nodal assessment with less short- and long-term morbidity. Further research is needed to definitively assess the prevalence and risk factors of LEL and to identify strategies to improve limb function and QoL in cancer survivors with this chronic condition.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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